The Republic of South Africa is located at the southern tip of the African continent. In 1652 the Dutch founded Cape Town, occupied by the British in the late eighteenth century. The union was formed on May 1910, and includes the former British colonies of Cape of Good Hope, Natal, Transvaal and the Orange Free State, Which Became provinces. The union Became a republic in 1961.
1953
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation
On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.
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